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Kenny Rogers’ Widow Wanda Finds New Love, Honors His Legacy Three Years After His Passing
Three years after the passing of legendary country music icon Kenny Rogers, his widow Wanda Rogers has found love again—while continuing to keep her late husband’s memory alive. Kenny, known for chart-topping hits like Lucille, The Gambler, and Islands in the Stream, left behind not only a remarkable musical legacy but also a family that adored him deeply.
Throughout his life, Rogers had a storied romantic journey, having been married five times. However, it was his final marriage to Wanda Miller that proved to be the most enduring. The two met in the 1990s and, despite a 28-year age gap, fell in love and married in 1997. Together, they raised twin sons, Justin and Jordan, who were born in 2004. Wanda stood by Kenny’s side through his career, health struggles, and final days.
Wanda has remained quiet about her personal journey since Kenny’s death in March 2020, but she has recently begun to open up about finding love again. In a heartfelt message shared with fans, she expressed how Kenny had always encouraged her to live a full life after he was gone. “He told me before he passed that he wanted me to be happy, to find love again, and to not feel guilty about moving forward,” Wanda revealed.
As she embraces this new chapter, Wanda continues to honor Kenny’s legacy. She often shares memories on social media, posting photos of family traditions like “Super Saturdays”—a weekly outing Kenny cherished with their sons. From McDonald’s breakfasts to Chuck E. Cheese visits, these moments captured the man behind the music: a loving father and husband.
While finding love again wasn’t easy, Wanda believes it’s what Kenny would have wanted—not only for her own healing but also to show their sons that life, even after loss, can be filled with joy and hope. As she puts it, “Moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting. It means continuing the story—with love.”